Music A To Z

*Originally released August 7th 2015*

Join Steve and Doug as they begin a new cycle through the alphabet tackling the first request they ever received: British powerhouse band Arctic Monkeys. They also gab about awkward interviews, the mystery of the missing tee shirt, and when David Bowie records super Bowie songs.

Music featured this week:

Flourescent Adolescent - Favourite Worst Nightmare

R U Mine? - AM

I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

3:27 - Why not hear about this band some more with our episode T Is For Tame Impala?

4:47 - Here is Lola Marsh's Bandcamp page

6:09 - Bravestation is great! You can check out our episode B Is For Bravestation and also peruse their Bandcamp page

6:25 - And take a listen at Breezewax's Bandcamp page

11:53 - WatchMojo's list of Top 10 Animated Music Videos, which features Arctic Monkeys' "Do I Wanna Know?" This is a great list!

​15:47 - As we embarrassingly found out in our K Is For Kasabian episode, there are two singers: Tom Meighan and Sergio Pizzorno

17:43 - Arctic Monkey's win at the 2006 Mercury Prize Awards was kinda awkward

46:32 - In case you aren't sure just how Bowie the song and video are, here is David Bowie's "The Next Day" - oh, uh, some disturbing content in there

52:10 - Reportedly, ABBA was offered a cold hard $1 billion (that's with a "b") to go on tour in 2000, by a British and American consortium. Truthfully, it might have still been a profitable tour!

1:02:25 - Indeed, the boys finally released another album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino in May 2018!

Doug's Recommendations:

Brianstorm - Favourite Worst Nightmare

Pretty Visitors - Humbug

Steve's Recommendations:

Do I Wanna Know? - AM

​I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Whatever People Say That I Am, That's What I'm Not

D Is For Dangerous - Favourite Worst Nightmare

Arctic Monkeys' Official Website

*Originally released July 10th 2015*

This week an exclusive interview with local talent Copasetic, as he chats with Steve and Doug about whiney Vancouverites, his short-lived career as a voice actor, and the delicate training required for rap battles!

Music featured this week:

​Dragon Soul - Dragon Soul Zero

8:27 - For a more detailed look, check out our episode P Is For Paul White

8:55 - It's called "Do What We Wanna Do" and is by Pete Cannon & Dr Syntax, ft Jehst & Del The Funky Homosapien, directed by El Tacodor

18:11 - One of Steve's all-time faves: "7 Things a Record Teaches You About The Music Industry" by Spose

25:02 - Rebecca Dart's tumblr can be found here

25:20 - Skullcano Island doesn't really seem to be a thing anymore!

29:27 - Incomplete but pretty cool, here's Cope's IMDb entry

30:44 - I don't want to talk about it

​​42:40 - Hear more here: T Is For The Tea Party

Copasetic's Bandcamp

ILL-Legitimate's Bandcamp

*Originally released July 1st 2015*

This week, Steve and Doug are joined by guest cohosts Nathan Ferguson and Our Friend Travis Mendgen to list off their five most hated songs. They also take the time to talk about ukuleles, boring music videos, and WHAT IS WITH THE BANANAS?!?

Music featured this week:

Wrecking Ball (DJ Detweiler remix) by Ciley Myrus

8:45 - Okay music fans, here are the videos for Marianas Trench's "Pop Music 101" and Matthew Good Band's "Anti-pop"

19:52 - For more of our thoughts on Queen, check out our episode Q Is For Queen

21:11 - Here's her interview with Jimmy Fallon that Nate was referring to

33:08 - Todd In The Shadows did indeed cover "Who Let The Dogs Out" on his show One Hit Wonderland. Doug missed what Steve was alluding to, and is referenced in that episode: the original song was by Anslem Douglas, and was indeed on All Stars 2000

49:53 - Is this the best thing on YouTube? You be the judge and look at this graph

1:03:20 - No, it's definitely Spears doing the faux Brit accent in the song, which baffled some critics (including Steve)

1:04:51 - No joke! will.i.am curiously didn't ask for permission to sample (heavily) from Daft Punk, and produced a song / video that is arguably his best work, especially when compared to the fairly boring original version. Just ask permission dude (see below video)

1:27:58 - I'm pretty sure Doug is talking about Soulja Boy: The Movie

1:29:20 - Here's "Turn My Swag On" by Soulja Boy Tell'em. It is, admittedly, hilarious

1:33:25 - "My name is Katy, but you can call me the Penguin of Doom."

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Steve's Picks:

A Milli - Lil Wayne

The Unicorn Song - The Irish Rovers

Turn The Lights On - Big Sugar

Scream & Shout - will.i.am ft Britney Spears

You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) - Rod Stewart

Doug's Picks:

Bicycle Race - Queen

Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men

Photograph - Nickelback

Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani

​I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith

Nate's Picks:

Stupid Hoe - Nicki Minaj

Love Addict - Family Force 5

Backseat Freestyle - Kendrick Lamar

A Milli - Lil Wayne

Crank That - Soulja Boy Tell'em

Travis' Picks:

Untitled - Simple Plan

Bubbly - Colbie Caillat

My Immortal - Evanescence

So What - P!nk

Tonight Tonight - Hot Chelle Rae

*Originally released June 18th 2015*

The end of the Canadian run! This time Steve and Doug cover Zeus, a quartet who backed Jason Collett for years, and pay homage to the greats of the past. Also, we dish some more love to the Arts & Crafts label, Dr. Zaius, and dam documentaries.

Music featured this week:

27 Is The New 17 - Classic Zeus

How Does It Feel? - Say Us

Are You Gonna Waste My Time? - Busting Visions

14:15 - Still not seeing an Arts & Crafts podcast :(

15:37 - This is "Song and Dance Man" by Jason Collett

32:33 - Here's the entry for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize

33:17 - And here is our episode O Is For Owen Pallett

Doug's Recommendations:

Now That I've Got You - Busting Visions

Fever Of The Time - Say Us

Steve's Recommendations:

​I Know - Say Us

Miss My Friends - Classic Zeus

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Arts & Crafts' Entry on Zeus

*Originally released June 9th 2015*

This week Doug and Steve jump around Canada to follow in the footsteps of Young Galaxy, a band deeply entrenched in the Canadian music scene while also being underwater apparently. There's also some chit chat about Stars (again), bands who shift labels, and being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.

Music featured this week:

We Have Everything - Shapeshifting

Fall For You - Ultramarine

Come And See - Young Galaxy

Blown Minded - Shapeshifting

2:29 - We did wind up covering Mikey in our episode B Is For Blackbird Blackbird

5:33 - Or just click here for X Is For Xprime!

14:40 - We haven't yet done an episode on Rob Dougan...maybe one day!

33:56 - Check it out here: A Is For Austra!

52:00 - Fortunately, Young Galaxy's website is active again

Doug's Recommendations:

Swing Your Heartache - Young Galaxy

B.S.E. - Shapeshifting

​Sleepwalk With Me - Ultramarine

Steve's Recommendations:

Outside The City - Young Galaxy

Blown Minded - Shapeshifting

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Young Galaxy's Official Website

Young Galaxy's Bandcamp

*Originally released May 27th 2015*

This week, journey to Niagara Falls to catch up with Xprime, a quartet made up of three snazzy guys and The Doctor. The bros also talk about wonky pronunciations, rocking the Kasbah / Casbah, and fun music videos. Xprime may have ended shortly after this podcast aired, but three of the members reformed as James Blonde, and that band's info is down below.

Music featured this week:

My Fair Lady - The Album

Tell Me Why - Here We Are [EP]

Early To The Sun - The Album

Ambedo - PM

7:28 - The autopsy wound up showing no evidence of poisoning. B.B. King seemed to have suffered a couple small strokes related to his diabetes.

14:30 - Their Bandcamp page now has both "Canada" and "Niagara Falls" as tags

27:48 - Here's the video for "My Fair Lady"

​33:00 - Eh.... not anymore. RIP Railway Club

41:33 - We wound up covering Chairlift in a future episode! Check it out here: C Is For Chairlift!

42:44: Or click here: M Is For Miami Horror

Doug's Recommendation:

Tell My Why - Here We Are [EP]

My Fair Lady - The Album

Steve's Recommendations:

Please Come Home - Here We Are [EP]

Inspiration - The Album

Xprime's Official Website

Xprime's Bandcamp

James Blonde's Official Website

James Blonde's Bandcamp

*Originally released May 21st 2015*

This week Doug and Steve look at the boys from Kelowna, We Are The City, and their musical journey from high school to violence. The guys also chat about what defines Christian music, the wonder that is Bandcamp, and Doug's first bachelor party.

Music featured this week:

Get Happy - High School [EP]

Friends Hurt - Violent

Astronomers - In A Quiet World​

​Legs Give Out - Violent

17:53 - This may have been a prelude to Apple no longer supporting iTunes

22:24 - For more info, check out our ep Y Is For Yeasayer!

Doug's Recommendations:

Morning Song - Mourning Song / Morning Song [single]

That's It, That's All - High School [EP]

Legs Give Out - Violent

Steve's Recommendations:

Bottom Of The Lake - Violent

King David - Violent

We Are The City's Official Website

We Are The City's Bandcamp

*Originally released May 14th 2015*

Three cities, two countries, one band: join Steve and Doug as they look out on the horizon to the Vast Robot Armies. The guys also take the time to talk about when bands combine, lazy music reviewers, and being chill in interviews. Also Steve regales with his story of picking up the fabled UJ3RK5 EP!

Music featured this week:

Foxtrot - Little Creatures

Grey Area Living - Goodnight Myopia

Little Creatures - Little Creatures

​2:08 - And you can listen to it here: M Is For Miami Horror!

3:07 - We did wind up doing an episode on him, which you can listen to here: B Is For Blackbird Blackbird!

​25:12 - If you haven't seen "All Dogs Go To Heaven" you really should

​38:50 - Since we mentioned it, here's Sundiver's Bandcamp and The Life And Times' Bandcamp

Steve's Recommendations:

In The Other Room - Little Creatures

Your Ex Knife Set - Little Creatures

​Heads - Goodnight Myopia

Doug's Recommendations:

For What It's Worth - Goodnight Myopia

Revenge For Nerds - Little Creatures

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Vast Robot Armies' Facebook Page

Vast Robot Armies' Bandcamp Page

Vast Robot Armies' Soundcloud

*Originally released May 6th 2015*

Back in the dark recesses of the Vancouver nightlife, there was once a post-punk spastic collection of artists called UJ3RK5. Steve and Doug try to make sense of it all.

**Retraction! It appears that UJ3RK5 was not affiliated with the soundtrack of the film Big Meateater. We've endeavoured to remove mention of the film from this episode, but just in case any references snuck in, please take note**

Music featured this week:

Eisenhower & The Hippies

The Anglican

The Locator

Naum Gabo

3:40 - Steve goes into further detail about this story and the jazz artist in our episode S Is For St. Germain

7:45 - Or you can check out our episode H Is For The Helio Sequence

17:16 - You can read up about the Vancouver School photography movement on Wikipedia

22:14 - Here is an early version of "Jocko Homo" from a very young Devo

​36:04 - For reference (for your pleasure?) the link for R Is For Roxy Music

Doug's Recommendation:

The Anglican

Steve's Recommendation:

​Eisenhower & The Hippies

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Geist: David Wisdom's Article On UJ3RK5

*Originally released April 29th 2015*

Doug and Steve take a deep look at The Tea Party, a staple of Canadian (and Australian) music collectors. The duo also gab about the influence of pop radio on Canadian music, rock voices, and albums that reward patience.

Music featured this week:

Heaven Coming Down - Triptych

Temptation - Transmission

Angels - The Interzone Mantras

2:37 - Here is our episode M Is For Miami Horror

6:28 - If you're interested, Eli & The Straw Man's official website and Bandcamp page

6:55 - And also Satellite Citi's official website and Bandcamp page

​17:13 - Just a bunch of young guys playing their song "Let Me Show You The Door"

​​45:16 - "And here's another clue for you all / the Walrus was Paul"

1:16:21 - Behold! THOR!

Doug's Recommendations:

Winter Solstice - Splendor Solis

Must Must - The Interzone Mantras

The Ocean At The End - The Ocean At The End

Walking Wounded - Tangents

Steve's Recommendations:

Walking Wounded - Tangents

Stargazer - Seven Circles

Touch - Triptych

​The Master & Margarita - The Interzone Mantras

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The Tea Party's Official Website